Six deaths in six weeks: What to know about ICE detentions in Texas

Last year was the deadliest year in ICE detention in two decades. Nearly a quarter of those deaths occurred in Texas.

by Lomi Kriel and Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune, graphic by Apurva MahajanFebruary 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Last year was the deadliest year in ICE detention in two decades. Nearly a quarter of those deaths occurred in Texas.

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A third immigrant held at Texas detention center has died

The latest death since December at El Paso’s Camp East Montana is a 36-year-old Nicaraguan who died of apparent suicide.